When Carole Cassidy opened a tax form informing her that she had earned more than $4,000 from Uber in 2019, it was a surprise on many levels. First, she’d never worked for Uber. Second, the tax form accurately listed her name, address, and the last four digits of her Social Security number. Carole’s story, featured
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Why Driving With an Unrestrained Dog in the Car Is Dangerous
Whether they’re going on long road trips or quick drives to the pet store, local dog park, or simply tagging along on errands, dogs just love car rides. But before inviting Fido to hop in next to you, you need to hear these important facts about how having an unrestrained dog in the car can
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Properly install car seats and boosters: From birth to 12 months old babies should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. From ages 4-7, children should be strapped into a forward-facing car seat. Use a booster seat until they are grown enough to use an adult seat belt. Keep children in the backseat at least
Read More...Marijuana is Legal in Massachusetts; Driving Stoned Isn’t
Massachusetts has been at the forefront of marijuana reform for decades. The Boston Freedom Rally, for example, attracts thousands of people every year and is the second-largest marijuana reform event in the country. Now, with the availability of recreational marijuana on the horizon, there are big legal changes and countless question marks in store as
Read More...The Personal Injury Claim Process in Massachusetts
Every personal injury case is different, although there are some common elements in the claims process. Most injury cases stem from motor vehicle crashes, in which driver negligence contributes to a collision that results in injuries. For the purpose of providing an overview of the personal injury legal process in Massachusetts, we’ll use car accidents
Read More...Boston’s Vision Zero and Slow Streets Programs
Boston has made great strides in recent decades to improve traffic flow and reduce motor vehicle accidents, but it’s clear there is still work to be done. In 2014, the last year for which comprehensive crash data is available, 1,279 pedestrians and bicyclists required emergency medical treatment due to motor vehicle collisions. Between 2010 and
Read More...Report: Boston Home to America’s Worst Drivers (Again)
Boston drivers are the most accident-prone in the nation, according to insurance company Allstate’s 13th annual “America’s Best Drivers Report.” Of the 200 cities included in the report, eight of the 10 with the most crash-prone motorists were in the Northeast. Fellow Massachusetts cities Worcester and Springfield joined Boston in the list’s bottom five. The
Read More...Is Boston Ready for Driverless Cars?
Go Boston 2030 is the framework for the future of transportation in Boston, and one of its primary goals is the reduction of traffic accident fatalities. Many believe that a major step toward achieving that goal is a shift to driverless cars. But is Boston ready for self-driving cars? Driverless Cars Hit the Road Driverless
Read More...The Boston Area’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Thousands of traffic accidents occur in intersections each year. In fact, about 40 percent of all motor vehicle crashes occur in intersections, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). An intersection is a location where two or more roads converge, and any intersection can set the stage for potential conflicts
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